Valentin Leflaive Avize |16|40 Blanc de Blancs Extra brut Grand Cru
A monumental Champagne in terms of charisma, finesse, and stylistic rigor. The olfactory profile alternates between noble citrus and extremely refined mineral and bakery notes. On the palate, it is direct, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between the strength of the Chardonnay and the verticality of the sip. A stylistic achievement that represents the essence of the Grand Cru of Avize.
Valentin Leflaive Avize |16|40 Blanc de Blancs Extra brut Grand Cru
The Champagne "Avize |16|40" by Valentin Leflaive is a monumental work, a Blanc de Blancs that combines the centuries-old Burgundian expertise of the Leflaive family with the verticality of the Grand Cru terroir of the Côte des Blancs. The code is a manifesto of precision: |16| indicates the base vintage (2016) and |40| the dosage of 4.0 g/l (Extra Brut). Born from pure chalk soils, this wine represents the liquid architecture of Chardonnay. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: crisp notes of Menton lemon, acacia flowers, and fresh almond merge with deep hints of salted butter, bread crust, crumbled chalk, and a mineral trail that evokes graphite and sea breeze. On the palate, it is lively, architectural, and opulent; the entry is straightforward, dominated by noble and vibrant acidity, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that extends the sip toward a savory, endless, and crystalline finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Valentin Leflaive
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12.5%
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 6-8°C
· Glass: Flute o Tulipano
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Oysters, Caviar, Raw seafood, Fried food
Valentin Leflaive Avize |16|40 Blanc de Blancs Extra brut Grand Cru
The Champagne "Avize |16|40" by Valentin Leflaive is a monumental work, a Blanc de Blancs that combines the centuries-old Burgundian expertise of the Leflaive family with the verticality of the Grand Cru terroir of the Côte des Blancs. The code is a manifesto of precision: |16| indicates the base vintage (2016) and |40| the dosage of 4.0 g/l (Extra Brut). Born from pure chalk soils, this wine represents the liquid architecture of Chardonnay. On the nose, it is a concert of rare elegance: crisp notes of Menton lemon, acacia flowers, and fresh almond merge with deep hints of salted butter, bread crust, crumbled chalk, and a mineral trail that evokes graphite and sea breeze. On the palate, it is lively, architectural, and opulent; the entry is straightforward, dominated by noble and vibrant acidity, with an aristocratic balsamic freshness that extends the sip toward a savory, endless, and crystalline finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Valentin Leflaive
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12.5%
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 6-8°C
· Glass: Flute o Tulipano
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Oysters, Caviar, Raw seafood, Fried food
